I just got back from the American Le Mans Series race at Mid-Ohio and got 35.9 MPG (highway) with my 95 Contour (Duratec V-6, 5 Speed)! It was set on cruise at 72 mph.
I have only owned the car for a month and was getting 28 - 29 mpg highway prior to this trip. I have no clue why the gas mileage shot up 5-6 MPG.
Anyone get similiar results with their Contour?